About Jack Rockwell
Lived 1890 – 1947 (aged 57). Jack Rockwell was an American actor.
Jack Rockwell Trowbridge (October 6, 1890 – November 10, 1947) was an American film actor who was born in Mexico. He appeared in over 250 movies, mostly Westerns, between 1927 and 1947.
Rockwell's older brother was character actor Charles Trowbridge. In the 1920s, prior to embarking on a professional career as actor, he worked as a fireman.
His death in 1947 was due to hypostatic pneumonia, not a "nervous breakdown" as claimed on IMDb.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Rockwell?
actor (1890–1947)
When was Jack Rockwell born?
Jack Rockwell was born on 6 October 1890 in Veracruz.
When did Jack Rockwell die?
Jack Rockwell died on 10 November 1947 in Los Angeles.
What was Jack Rockwell's occupation?
Jack Rockwell was an actor.
What nationality was Jack Rockwell?
Jack Rockwell was American.
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